One of the serious problems the ICC is facing is the ever-increasing threat of corruption in the game, Richardson said.
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Thursday, January 31, 2019
A pat on the back for paati
Named for the Padma Shri, P Chinnapillai from Madurai recalls the tough path she traversed to empower rural women through the Kalanjiam micro-credit movement
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Manohar Parrikar to travel to New Delhi for medical check-up
Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will be flying to New Delhi on Thursday evening for a medical check-up at the All India Institute of Medic
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Behram Siganporia: The ‘secret’ superstar
Behram Siganporia of the ‘Best Kept Secret’ on singing covers and producing original music
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Win-Win Partnership: ‘Taiwan Excellence’ can power Indian tech manufacturing
At the Taiwan Excellence pavilion at the 27th Convergence India exhibition (29th to 31st January) here in New Delhi, some of the most cutting-edge Taiwanese tech products were on display. From smart printers to miniature....
The ‘re-assassination’ of Mahatma Gandhi
In a cruel irony, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi – the much-lauded ‘Father of the Nation – was `re-assassinated’ on Martyr’s Day, the day commemorating his first assassination by Nathuram Godse over seven decades ago. On a....
Crushing loss for India at Hamilton: Aberration or warning sign?
What was the first thing you did this morning? If it was checking the cricket score from the 4th ODI between India and New Zealand, chances are your day didn’t begin all that well. After....
The best from the science journals: Story of sleep and sea stars
Here are some of the most interesting research to have appeared in top science journals last week
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Rajan Sajan Mishra: The brothers from Benaras
Rajan and Sajan Mishra, foremost exponents of the Benaras gharana, talk about their musical journey that began in temples
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Of creation and disintegration
As Prantik Basu’s “Rang Mahal” makes it to the International Shorts Competition at Berlinale, the director discusses the layers of his parable like tale
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Speaking up against the rulers
In her book “Time for the Eyes to Adjust”, Linn Ullmann, a Norwegian author, emphasises the point that the artist’s duty is not only to write about the powers-that-be but also to criticise and expose them
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Kerala Budget offers no hope, burdens people with more taxes: Chennithala
Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly, Ramesh Chennithala, on Thursday said the 2019-20 Budget was an abstract theory which had no basis in the fis
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The tricky issue of renovation
A status report on the temple front, following the High Court direction to HR & CE
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NDA was first to initiate Hurriyat-Pak. dialogue in past: Mehbooba Mufti
The former CM said that foreign policy dictated by the compulsions of electoral politics is "shockingly pathetic”
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Loss in fourth ODI is a reality check for us, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar
After the fifth and final ODI at Wellington on Sunday, India will play three T20 Internationals against New Zealand starting February 6.
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High on aesthetics
Through gesture and expression Suryanarayanamoorthy communicated feelings with accuracy
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How Imran Rasheed became crazy about theatre
Imran Rasheed has done it all, from serving tea backstage to writing and directing plays
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Sevilla hammering shows Barcelona want to win all three titles, says Lionel Messi
Barcelona are into the last four for the ninth consecutive year and edge closer to an historic fifth Copa del Rey title in a row.
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Kerala Budget brings cheer to local bodies
Local bodies in Kerala have much to cheer from the budget for 2019-20, with the plan outlay to be increased to ₹7,500 crore this year, compared to th
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5 dead as scaffolding of State-owned under-construction building near Hyderabad collapses
Five construction labourers died and two suffered severe injuries after they fell from the 10th floor of a State government's under-construction doubl
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India vs Italy Davis Cup match: Hosts bank on Prajnesh, CSC grass courts
On Day 1, Ramkumar Ramanathan will take on Seppi and Prajnesh will face Berrettini.
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Many poignant moments
Swift or slow, Shashank’s flute poured out melody
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Rahul Gandhi slams Narendra Modi on job creation, says ‘leaked report card’ reveals disaster
The assessment by the NSSO conducted between July 2017-June 2018, showed the unemployment rate stood at 6.1 per cent, the highest since 1972-73, according to a media report.
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Loretta Lynn: The queen of Country music
Eight six-year-old Loretta Lynn’s voice sounds contemporary as she sings straight from the heart
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Sabarimala hearing likely to start from February 6
The case was earlier scheduled for January 22, but had to be cancelled as Justice Indu Malhotra was on medical leave.
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‘Charukesi was a pillar of support’
Sujatha Vijayaraghavan on his contribution to Natyarangam
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Let art find your child
The world is calling out for more creative thinkers and ideators across fields
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From TV to films: Telugu actor Hyper Aadhi shares his journey
A find from a television comedy show, Hyper Aadhi joins the industry’s comedy club
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I’ve found my own space, says GV Prakash
GV Prakash on balancing his acting and composing assignments
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Blow away those impurities
Through the practice of Pranayama, we gain clarity of both perception and awareness
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Charukesi — a scribe and a gentleman
For Friday Review, the departure of Charukesi leaves a vacuum hard to fill
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Confident and dramatic portrayals: Nivedita Gopinath Sarathy
Her depiction of Ganapathi jathi, Krishna lifting the Govardhana Giri and the feisty piece on Kali were executed with elan
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Kerala to levy ‘flood cess’; movie tickets, gold, beer and wine to be costlier
The prices of movie tickets, beer and wine will be hiked and a ‘flood cess’ will be levied in the cash-strapped Kerala, State Finance Minister T.M.
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Rich tapestry of emotions
One scene, three characters, rich dramatics — ‘Maya Seethankam,’ was a brilliant piece of exploration
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Tyagaraja aradhana in Coimbatore
Various compositions of the saint-composer were rendered by the artistes on the occasion.
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Tribute to multi-faceted writer Charukesi
He enriched Tamil literature and was fluent in two languages
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Poetry in motion
In his second visual poem, city-based filmmaker Kevin Shadrach discusses the theme of jealousy
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Accused Deepak Talwar being probed in Air India case: ED
The ED probe is based on an FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation in May 2017,
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Coca-Cola enters 5-year partnership with ICC
Beverages major Coca-Cola on Thursday announced a partnership with the International Cricket council (ICC) for next five years, till 2023.The cola ma
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Ball of a time, in Prashant Godbole’s photos
A recently held photo-exhibition on Kashmir had football occupying a central place, narrating a new story of the Valley
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The Josh for sitar
Joshua Fienberg says that Hindustani music has made him a better person
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Demonetisation a defining moment in war on corruption, black money: President Ram Nath Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the joint session of the Parliament on the maiden day of Budget session.
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The power of FIVE
The seventh edition of ‘Margazhi’ included pieces on panchabana, five deities and five voices of women in five languages
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A story well told
Bibi Nachiyar was a beautiful presentation that showcased divine love, beyond borders of faith or religion
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A come back with funnier stories
The second season of Alexa & Katie isn’t fresh from the oven, but, its badinage is on point, and that’s what matters the most
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Hyderabad fire: Traders will be compensated, fire safety measures enhanced, says AIIES president
A day after a blaze gutted scores of shops at the Numaish, All India Industrial Exhibition Society president Etala Rajender said that the revenue depa
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Modi govt working for ‘New India’, says President Ram Nath Kovind
In his address to the joint session of Parliament, President Ram Nath Kovind highlights various development works of the NDA government
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IndiGo to build its second MRO at Bengaluru
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. has entered into a 20 years agreement with Bengluru International Airport Limited
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Ilaiyaraaja 75: In conversation with the maestro
Maestro Ilaiyaraaja needs no introduction. With over 7,000 songs to his credit, the musical genius has spun tunes that can match any emotion. "Compo
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A critic is a creative person
One must not compromise in what one wants to convey, says literary critic T.P. Ashok who will be conferred the Dr. GSS Award on February 7
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Why Priyanka Gandhi’s reason for joining politics now may be simpler than many think
A lot has been said about the timing of Priyanka Gandhi’s official entry into the Congress party’s organisation. BJP leaders claimed this shows the party has little faith in Rahul’s abilities as a leader that....
Back To Coalitions: Times Now opinion poll finds both NDA and UPA falling short of Lok Sabha majority
A Times Now-VMR pre-election opinion poll has predicted that the BJP-led NDA in its current formation is likely to finish with 252 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, while the Congress-led UPA in its....
Indira Gandhi – How relevant is she today?
Priyanka Vadra has finally been formally anointed in the Congress Party albeit only as a General Secretary for Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Once she is in the race, opposition comments have started! Understandably the Congress cadres....
Does India need a minimum income guarantee? Can we afford it? Will the poor actually receive the benefits? Yes, yes and maybe
In Chhattisgarh, January 28, Rahul Gandhi said if elected to power in May, Congress would roll out a minimum income guarantee (MIG) for every poor Indian. He didn’t spell out details, but if implemented, this....
Make up your mind, guys: Do you want to kill girl babies or ‘hide behind’ them as adults? 😜
Two recent news items were contradictory. The serious declining sex ratio and the stupid accusation of ‘hiding behind’ a woman. One underlines the continuing belief that female infants have no right to be saved, and....
Beware a full tilt to the US: A far better foreign policy for India will be an open market and double-digit growth
Frustrated by its limited success in containing China and not really being able to rein in Russia and Iran, the US is pressurising others including India to not buy arms from Russia or oil from....
Ayodhya’s excess: Modi government has a lot to gain by ignoring saffron pressures for Ram temple
In a twist in the Ram temple-Babri mosque title suit, government has moved the Supreme Court seeking permission to return the ‘excess’ land surrounding the disputed site to its original owners, including Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas.....
The wheel of birth and death goes zigzag
By Avtar Meher Baba There are three states in an individual’s life: awake, dream and sound sleep states. In the awake state, you use your gross eyes, ears and nose for seeing, hearing and smelling....
Don’t hide job data: National Statistical Commission’s hollowing out is bad news for economic policy making
India’s statistical system was once a source of pride but now it’s becoming a proxy for institutional decay. The latest problem is the hollowing out of the National Statistical Commission, a body entrusted with setting....
Agriculture sector: Scale up your farms & pool in
by Naveen P Singh Like in any other annual Budget, GoI is expected to unveil key measures to address rural agrarian distress in tomorrow’s interim Budget announcement. This is especially anticipated, considering the Lok Sabha....
Make up your mind, guys: Do you want to kill girl babies or ‘hide behind’ them as adults? 😜
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Don’t hide job data: National Statistical Commission’s hollowing out is bad news for economic policy making
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Chinese Govt urged to legitimise babies of unmarried woman to tide over low fertility crisis
A total of 15.23 million babies were born last year in China, a drop by about two million from that of 2017, the data by the NBS said.
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BREATHING Bendre
Dr. G. Krishnappa, a scholar on the great poet Da.Ra. Bendre, has made the propagation of Bendre’s poetry his life’s mission. His work of 30 years, Bendre Kavya: Pada Nirukta, a compendium of culturally coded words, will be released next week
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Seven injured in grenade attack in Anantnag
The attack on the security forces at Sherbagh Chowk, left three women and two CRPF jawans injured say police.
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‘Art doesn’t happen in vacuum’
If the region that has shaped an art form is constantly in a situation of strife, art gets affected naturally, says Priti Patel, the senior Manipuri dancer
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Kerala Budget 2019: Highlights
Finance Minister Thomas Issac presented the Kerala Budget 2019-20 in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. He began his speech by saying the State fac
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Fancy running a farm?
Bored of your run-of-the-mill office job? Well, farm life beckons. Are you ready?
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Case closed!
The mystery is solved but Maria is furious with Rupal. What is to become of their ‘Friend Ship’?
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Where water meets land
February 2 is celebrated as International Wetlands Day. Take time to know this unique habitat which is also known as the Earth’s kidney.
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Crossing over
It was just another morning, until Narada decided to add spice to it. Provoking the curiosity of the Vindhyas he set in motion a chain of events that would have far-reaching consequences.
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Water! Water!
Tina and I were having a whale of a time hosing each other down in the garden. When Nalini barged in shouting at us we were surprised.
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Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar takes charge as Western Naval Command chief
Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P, PVSM, AVSM, VSM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command on Thursday.Vice Admiral Ku
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Angel of Siberia
Elsa’s stint in Siberia nursing prisoners of war, changed her outlook and gave her a purpose in life.
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Keeping score with Kryptos
Twenty years on, Bengaluru’s veteran metal band Kryptos is ready with a fifth album and another one of their nearly-annual Europe tours
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One of our worst batting performances, says Rohit Sharma after loss to NZ in 4th ODI
India’s much-vaunted batting was dismissed for 92 in 30.5 overs with pacer Trent Boult (5/21) bowling a deadly opening spell.
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City canvas
From planting a life-sized crocodile in the middle of the road to creating quirky installations around potholes, this artist uses his creativity to great effect.
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Vacation vexation
Why do grownups insist on all holidays being ‘learning experiences’
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Chosen for Padma Shri award for my merit, not for transgender identity: Narthaki Nataraj
Narthaki Nataraj, a renowned dancer from Tamil Nadu has become the first person from the transgender community to be honoured with one of the top civi
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Fire at All India Industrial Exhibition in Hyderabad
A major fire broke out at Numaish, the famous Hyderabad Industrial Exhibition here at city's central part of Nampally, on Wednesday evening, reducing
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Sharks drawn to warm waters by Israeli coastal power plant
Researcher Aviad Scheinin says the hundreds of sharks flocking exclusively to the Hadera power plant every winter qualifies as “a legitimate and rare phenomenon.”
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Pope says ‘happy to write new page in history’ with UAE visit
Pope Francis has made boosting ties between Christianity and Islam a cornerstone of his papacy.
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Another SC judge recuses himself from hearing plea against appointment of Nageswara Rao as interim CBI Director
Justice N.V. Ramana is the third judge to recuse himself from hearing the plea against Nageswara Rao’s appointment.
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Trump to make significant announcement on ISIS next week, says Pompeo
Mr. Trump is scheduled to deliver the State of the Union Address in a joint session of the US Congress on February 5.
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‘I will always be an actor first’ : Prithviraj
As his directorial début Lucifer is warming up for release, actor Prithviraj talks about his multiple roles on- and off-screen
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Live: President Ram Nath Kovind lauds demonetisation in his Presidential address
The Budget session of the Parliament, the last session before General Elections, begins on Thursday with the Presidential address.
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Malaysia crowns Pahang state’s Sultan Abdullah as 16th king
Nine ethnic Malay state rulers take turns as the country’s king for five-year terms under the world’s only such system, which has been maintained since Malaysia’s independence from Britain in 1957.
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Ramgarh election: Congress candidate Shafia Zubair wins with over 12,000 margin
As many as 20 candidates contested the Ramgarh election on January 28.
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Hindu temple vandalised in U.S.
The incident happened between Sunday night and Tuesday morning at the Swaminarayan Temple in the Louisville city.
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New Zealand registers consolation win over India in fourth ODI
New Zealand beat India by eight wickets in the fourth ODI to register a consolation win in the five-match series in Hamilton on Thursday.Trent Boult s
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Drumming up a legacy
Versatile and erudite, mizhavu master Kalamandalam Eswaranunni is a stickler for perfection even when he attempts innovative percussion ensembles
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Rupee gains 26 paise to 70.86/US dollar in early trade as Fed keeps rates unchanged
The US dollar weakened in overseas market after the Federal Reserve left the key US lending rate unchanged on Wednesday, and said it would be “patient” about making any further changes.
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Jind bypolls: BJP leading over nearest JJP rival
BJP candidate Krishan Middha was leading over his nearest rival from the Jannayak Janata Party by a margin of over 10,000 votes after the sixth round
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Sensex jumps over 200 points on firm global cues
Top gainers in the Sensex pack include ICICI Bank, RIL, Tata Steel, SBI, Tata Motors, NTPC, Vedanta and TCS, rallying up to 2.20 per cent.
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Food Mahotsava features 27 mouth-watering dishes
Delicious and exquisite cuisine such as Lal Maas of Kashmir, Chicken Chettinad of Tamil Nadu and Hyderabadi Biryani of Andhra Pradesh were part of the
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‘Finalise proposal on science kits to schools’
Regional Commissioner and Hyderabad Karnataka Regional Development Board (HKRDB) Secretary Subodh Yadav directed the officials in the Department of Pu
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
ICICI Bank says Chanda Kochhar violated code of conduct
The board decided to treat the separation of Chanda Kochhar from the Bank as a ‘Termination for Cause’ under its internal policies.
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Corporation school gets robotics laboratory
‘Initiative is a first of its kind among government schools in State’
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Conduct of Sreesanth in spot-fixing issue was ‘not good’, says SC
The 35-year-old cricketer has challenged in the apex court the decision of a division bench of the Kerala High Court.
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What is workplace diversity, and how can it be promoted?
At the launch of a new book, a panel discussion explores these two questions
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Ready for the GV Prakash marathon?
He has 10 films this year, the first off the block being Rajiv Menon’s Sarvam Thaala Mayam. But the actor-musician says he isn’t stressed
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Rupee ends almost flat; focus on Fed policy, Union Budget
On Tuesday, the rupee had settled 1 paisa lower at 71.11 against the US dollar.
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Floods: Oppn walks out of Assembly
Says govt. has failed to accord priority to rehabilitation works
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Merlot, Star Superior and Speed Air catch the eye
Merlot, Star Superior and Speed Air caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (Jan.30) morning.Inner sand.600m: Capone (Jethu)
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Mansuetude pleases
Mansuetude pleased when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (Jan 30)Inner sand:1200m: Turf Jaguar (S. Shareef) 1-20.5, (1,200-600) 37
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Despite flagging appeal, Shiv Sena will do well to stay in alliance with BJP
In an ideal world, Shiv Sena would play second foil to BJP given the mauling the former has taken since the 2014 Maharashtra assembly elections. But politics and ideals have little in common these days.....
Why minimum income guarantee may upset BJP gameplan
If 10 per cent quota to the economically backward sections of the upper castes is tipped to be one of the game changers of the Narendra Modi government ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the....
Fishing in troubled waters
I am no longer a votary of majority governments in India. The institutions wrecked by majority governments who base their destructive actions on the claim that they have won the popular mandate to govern has....
RWITC annual auction sale on Feb 4 & 5
The Royal Western India Turf Club’s (RWITC) annual auction sale of two year old Indian thoroughbred horses, will be held on 4th & 5th of February
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Merlot, Star Superior and Speed Air catch the eye
Merlot, Star Superior and Speed Air caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (Jan.30) morning.Inner sand.600m: Capone (Jethu)
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Mansuetude pleases
Mansuetude pleased when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (Jan 30)Inner sand:1200m: Turf Jaguar (S. Shareef) 1-20.5, (1,200-600) 37
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Manohar Parrikar accuses Rahul Gandhi of using visit to an ailing person to feed political opportunism
The Goa Chief Minister said he feels “let down that you (the Congress president) used this visit for your petty political gains. In the five minutes you spent with me, neither did you mention anything about Rafale, not did we discuss anything about/related to it.”
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Neymar out for 10 weeks, to miss Manchester United tie
If everything goes well, Neymar would return in time for the Champions League quarterfinals in April should they qualify.
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Gold crosses ₹34,000-mark, gains ₹320
Extending its upward trend, gold prices Wednesday rose by ₹320 and crossed the ₹34,000 mark per 10 gram at the bullion market here mirroring firm tre
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Sensex, Nifty flat ahead of F&O expiry, Union Budget
Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty on Wednesday ended flat as cautious investors refrained from taking any bets ahead of January derivatives expiry,
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‘Why don’t people who make the mridangam play it?’
Director Rajiv Menon explores the guru-sishya relationship in the GV Prakash-starrer Sarvam Thaala Mayam, releasing this Friday
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With winter nearing an end, look out for these birds
As numbers of some winter visitors dwindle, there are splashes of colour from elsewhere to keep the spirits up
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There will be a new PM everyday if ‘mahagathbandhan’ comes to power, says Amit Shah
The BJP president exhorted the workers to ensure a formidable victory for the party in the parliamentary polls.
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At this storytelling festival, listen to tales from Scotland, US, Canada, China and India
From weavers’ tales to stories that are sung, this festival brings storytelling traditions from different lands together
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Vivek Doval records statement before court in defamation case against ‘The Caravan’
The Caravan in its January 16 online write-up titled ‘The D Companies’ had said that Vivek Doval, “runs a hedge fund in the Cayman Islands” which is “an established tax haven” and was “registered merely 13 days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government demonetised all existing ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency notes, in 2016.”
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Dr MR Rajagopal, father of pallative care in India, interacts in Visakhapatnam
Padma Shri winner Dr MR Rajagopal talks about the need for palliative care
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Tales from a mystic river
In Hampi, photographer Kathakali Das Bhaumik spends a day capturing the bustling local life around the calm Tungabhadra
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The nostalgia that hanji evokes
Artist Kyung Kwon, who works with hanji, finds inspiration in the traditional handmade Korean paper
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Singing through the tears
She sings at home, for family, at funerals... ‘Vyasarpadi’ Muniammal is among the few women gaana singers in the city
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Guess who just flew in?
Bird lovers in the city are beside themselves with excitement as some rare birds have shown up in the Eastern Ghats
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For the good of gibbons
A unique holiday experience at Bokeo Province, Laos, involves navigating zip lines, admiring forests from 1,000ft above the ground, and a sleepover in a tree house
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India vs Italy Davis Cup match: No room for excuses now, says Mahesh Bhupathi
Bhupathi said home comfort and the X-factor of Calcutta South Club’s grasscourts hold India in good stead in the tie.
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‘Museums are more necessary than ever’
Nicholas Coleridge, chairman, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, is upbeat about the record-breaking number of visitors last year
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Man City title hopes hit by shock defeat at Newcastle; Pelicans stun Rockets 121-116
Not in the mood to go through the sports news in detail, but can’t quite get yourself to do away with it either? Here’s what we have to offer: read on to get a summary of all the main sports events.
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India’s fielding drills: Balls of different weights, simulation machine, ‘blind-fold’ catching
While ‘blindfold technique’ was specifically used in England, a simulation machine called ‘Teammate’ was used in Australia.
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‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett attacked in Chicago, police investigating possible hate crime
Empire star Jussie Smollett was attacked on Tuesday morning while leaving a restaurant in what Chicago police are calling a possible hate crime.The 3
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Somewhere else tomorrow
Polish biker Maja Sontag, presently in India, talks about exploring the globe on her own terms
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We want every reserve player to be match ready before World Cup, says fielding coach Sridhar
The experience and performance of the bowling unit are two aspects that has made the difference, opines the fielding coach.
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Think and draw
Suryadev Dasari uses inspiring quotes and the mundane equally to create his works
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Mamata dares Modi to prove she took money for paintings
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prove that she took money selling her paintings.The TMC
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Pet theories
Dog trainer of 20 years, Somu Suresh says people should think before they adopt pets only because it makes them popular on social media
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MR Ramesh’s Mini Tennis Tournament has been a smashing success
The tennis coach and former player is on a mission to help kids fall in love with the racket sport
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Colours of Sutanu
Sutanu Panigrahi’s works are a vibrant interpretation of the major influence on his life, Nature
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NZ vs Ind 4th ODI: India eyes biggest series win
Standing in for regular skipper Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma will be making his 200th appearance in ODIs.
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Kia to make limousines in Anantapur
Global automobile major Kia Motors will manufacture limousines along with the proposed electric and other vehicles in the 536-acre facility here. Maki
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Parametric design – The changing face of architecture in the modern world
Parametric design as the name suggests, is a design that is guided by a set of parameters that influence the final outcome of design based on how they are tweaked or manipulated. Starting as a....
Why does Congress need the family after 70 years
I am totally bereft about the fact that the Congress still needs the Gandhi name for Fevicol. The media madness over Priyanka Gandhi, who has been a housewife all her life and has not done....
Government hikes stipend to research scholars
The fellowship stipends for research scholars have been increased by a little over 20 per cent, the lowest increase since 2010.
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Pakistan says main facilitator of attack on Chinese consulate arrested in Sharjah
“Rashid Baloch alias Abdullah is not only the facilitator of the attack but also a key man of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA),” police said.
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‘A Very Normal Family’ is a dark comedy, says actor Roshan Mathew
The play, directed by the actor and premièring in the city on Friday, brings together a motley group of talented artistes
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A sneak peek into Anita Dongre’s LFW collections
Ahead of unveiling two collections at Lakme Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018, Anita Dongre discusses how she strives for sustainability
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Series of events focussing on saving Vellayani Lake to be held
Over 300 volunteers will plunge into efforts to save the lake on World Wetlands Day that falls on February 2
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Picking up the threads of a heritage
Vintage weaves synchronise fashion and style in city-based Anka’s Travancore Collection that will be showcased today as part of Lakme Fashion Week
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The magical canopy above us
Astro tourism is right up your alley if you love stargazing, chasing meteor showers or simply soaking in the sights of an illuminated night sky
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As muffled voices flow
Aboriginal women join hands with artistes from India and Australia, to tell their stories through the metaphor of water
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offers talks with Opposition
He indicated talks could be held with the mediation of Mexico, Uruguay, Bolivia, the Vatican and Russia.
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‘96’ starring Samantha to be remade in Telugu
Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha Krishnan’s much-acclaimed Tamil film 96, written and directed by C Prem Kumar, will be remade in Telugu. C Prem Kumar will
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On being a compulsive contrarian
Let me start this column with a confession. I am what Arun Jaitley somewhat derisively described last week as “a compulsive contrarian”. While his description was meant to put down those who disagree with his....
It’s just one straw, said 8 billion people
I realize that plastics pollution is a serious issue which the world is currently facing. I guess, you too have realized the same. But does the person who is crumbling a packet of chips and....
Bengal Pre-Poll Violence: Given the stakes, BJP and TMC won’t give each other any quarter
Minutes after BJP president Amit Shah finished a rally in Bengal’s Contai town, clashes erupted between Trinamool and BJP supporters. A Trinamool office was ransacked, vehicles ferrying BJP workers were set on fire and three....
To the prisoners of the Gulag
I just came across a piece on the internet that was taking off on ‘the chilly gulag of Shiv Viswanathan’s imagination.’ I was intrigued about what the man had said to upset women so. He....
Miracle morning
Have you ever experienced the Magical Power of Morning Rituals? Or are you skeptical about the phenomenal implementation of rituals? These are known as the power of positive affirmations, which are enchanting doorway to your....
Survival games: For all his roaring Uddhav Thackeray cannot play big brother to BJP
A year after Shiv Sena decided to contest the 2019 Lok Sabha and Maharashtra assembly elections alone, the party appears to be rethinking its stance. Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, chairing a meeting of party MPs,....
‘Congress recognises the contribution of NRIs to India and their host countries … it’s time to look forward, not backward’
In the last two years, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has made a concerted effort to reach out to non-resident Indians and an international audience. Sam Pitroda, chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, who plays an....
Products vs people: While goods move freely all over the world, humans are increasingly hemmed in
The other day my local subziwala had on display some extremely large and juicy-looking pears. I asked him what part of the country they came from. They come from a place called Tasmania, he replied....
On a good wicket: Kohli and co look like the team to beat in this summer’s World Cup
India’s preparations for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup have begun on a strong note with back-to-back ODI series wins against Australia and New Zealand. Going 2-1 over a second-rung Aussie team and 3-0 against....
MK Gandhi and two attitudes of religion
By Arvind Sharma It seems that, when one comes in contact with a religion other than one’s own, one faces a basic choice: whether to accept it in some way or another, or to reject....
Dadi’s girl in a new India: Priyanka evokes Indira but the road for her is far tougher than for Mrs G
Congress, media and political class are agog at the official entry of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra into politics. She’s being compared to the original ‘Mrs G’, complete with striding walk, no-nonsense short hair, flamboyantly fashionable saris....
Gandhi was killed by the idea of ‘Gandhian’
As I opened a random page of a local newspaper today, I found a number of intellectuals linked with prominent Indian institutions opining in strong words that “the job of an institution is to examine....
NCLAT declines plea of Essar Steel operational creditor
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday declined the plea of an operational creditor of debt-ridden Essar Steel seeking reco
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Malarial drug inhibits Zika virus growth, IIT Mandi team finds
The drug hydroxychloroquine or HCQ, was able to significantly reduce viral load in placental cells
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South Koreans mourn death of former WWII sex slave
A South Korean woman who was forced as a girl into a brothel and sexually enslaved by the Japanese military during World War II was mourned on Wednes
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2008 Assam serial blasts case: NDFB chief Ranjan Daimary, nine others sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for life
A special court on Wednesday awarded life imprisonment to chief of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Ranjan Daimary and nine others, in
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3 civilians injured in Kulgam blast
The injured were identified as Ayaz Ahmad Bhat, Sabzar Ahmad Hajam and Bilal Ahmad Khatana.
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AP CM calls for protests on budget day; says Centre ‘cheated’ state
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said February 1, the day the Central government will present the budget in Parliament
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'Pariksha Pe Charcha': PM Modi interacts with students, teachers and parents
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed students, teachers, and parents about examinations and related stress at Delhi's Talkatora stadium.
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70% of divisions receive lesser rainfall than average in 2018
Of the 36 meteorological divisions in India, 25 (70%) received less rain during the South West monsoon in 2018 than the average precipitation in the l
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Wedding ceremony amid heavy snowfall in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag
A wedding ceremony in snow is rare in Uttarakhand, but one such wedding took place on January 25 at Makku Math in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag after the
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R&B icon James Ingram dies aged 66
According to TMZ, the veteran singer had been suffering from brain cancer
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Anna Hazare begins hunger strike over Lokpal
Mr. Hazare had written a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday, saying he would launch the agitation in his village from Wednesday.
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Varun Tej to star in ‘Jigarthanda’ Telugu remake
Director Karthik Subbaraj’s acclaimed Tamil film Jigarthanda will be remade in Telugu as Valmiki. The remake will be helmed by director Harish Shankar
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Chennai Kalai Theruvizha: Crying power to parai beats
The Chennai Kalai Theruvizha brought folk music and dance to the beaches and fishing villages of Chennai
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The rising spirit of intrapreneurship
Drawing upon the top talent in different sections, companies now create special teams for bringing innovative ideas to life
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Illegal telephone exchange case: Marans appear before CBI court
Former Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and his elder brother, Kalanithi Maran, chairman of Sun Network on Wednesday appeared before a special court for
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US lawmakers move to criminalise global doping fraud
The Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act was introduced
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Actor Sreenivasan critical, on ventilator
According to sources, he collapsed immediately on reaching the hospital and worryingly none of the vital parameters could be registered.
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Fresh snowfall in Kashmir
Kashmir witnessed fresh snowfall as the minimum temperature rose several notches high, the MeT department said Wednesday. Moderate snowfall in plains
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POCSO provisions slapped on Kerala Congressman for rape of minor tribal girl
The former president of Sultan Bathery panchayat, O.M. George is accused of sexually exploiting a minor domestic help.
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Polar vortex freezes U.S. Midwest, temperature in Chicago hits sub-zero
A blast of Arctic air from the polar vortex brought dangerous, bone-chilling cold to a wide swath of the United States on Tuesday, stretching from th
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Nation remembers Mahatma Gandhi on his 71st death anniversary
The nation remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 71st death anniversary on Wednesday with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leadi
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New Zealand bring in two rookies for T20I series against India
All-rounder Daryl Mitchell and pacer Blair Tickner have been named in the squad
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Zack Snyder returning to movies with zombie action film
Director Zack Snyder is all set to make his return with zombie horror thriller, Army of the Dead for Netflix. Snyder, who last directed 2017’s Justic
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Bringing concerts home
Jagali is a concept started by four people, who organise cultural events at their residence
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Supreme Court refuses to stay amendments to SC/ST Act again
The Supreme Court on Wednesday once again refused to stay amendments to the SC/ST Act that restored the no anticipatory bail provision and said all ma
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SC allows Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad, directs him to deposit ₹10 crore
The apex court asked Karti Chidambaram to give an undertaking that he will cooperate with the probes related to the INX Media and Aircel Maxis cases.
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3 journalists, policeman arrested for bribery, extortion in Noida
Police say they were extorting money from a call center owner in the name of removing the latter’s name from an FIR registered in November 2018
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ED issues notice to Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan under FEMA
In 2011, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his associates were found to be carrying an undeclared amount of foreign currency to the tune of $1.24 lakh.
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Fellowship hike will be announced today: Ashutosh Sharma
The last revision in fellowship was in October 2014
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Polling in final phase of Telangana Panchayat elections begins
Polling began at 7 a.m. and will end at 1 p.m. while counting will start from 2 p.m
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Deadline set to remove extra fittings
High-end music systems, fancy lights, graphics divert attention of road users: MVD
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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
The Hindu Young World Quiz in Kozhikode on February 9
The event is open to students from classes 7 to 9
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Were you waiting for this moment?
With 10 most expensive bikes currently on sale in India, it could just be that opportunity for you
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Harley-Davidson profit misses; sees 2019 shipments lowest in 8 years
The company's total global retail sales were down 6.7 per cent.
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The Hindu Young World Quiz in Kozhikode on February 9
The event is open to students from classes 7 to 9
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Were you waiting for this moment?
With 10 most expensive bikes currently on sale in India, it could just be that opportunity for you
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Wood for thought
A peek into what partly defined automobile sturdiness and beauty in the vintage era
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Theresa May will seek to re-open Brexit divorce deal: official
British Prime Minister Theresa May will seek “changes” to the withdrawal agreement she negotiated with EU leaders last month, her spokesman said on Tu
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NABARD puts State’s credit potential at ₹1,46,163 crore
Chief Minister releases State Focus Paper for 2019-20
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UP cabinet holds meeting at Kumbh, ministers take dip in Sangam
The meeting was held at the “integrated control and command centre” set up at the sprawling Kumbh Mela venue itself.
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BJP allies in Northeast join hands against Citizenship Bill
Ten regional political parties of the Northeast, including eight members of an anti-Congress forum led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Tuesday reso
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Missed an ace?
US-based motorcycle brand Cleveland CycleWerks débuted in India with Cleveland Ace Deluxe. Its first offering needs improvement in refinement and quality
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Bushtops, Princess Anabel and Pablo catch the eye
Bushtops, Princess Anabel and Pablo caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday (Jan.29) morning.Inner sand.600m: Hexahedron (A.Gai
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Full Moon, Rafa, Le Marc, Cuban and Royal Sceptre please
Full Moon, Rafa, Le Marc, Cuban and Royal Sceptre pleased when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (Jan 29).Inner sand:1000m: Spiritous
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Court summons Priya Ramani in defamation case by M.J. Akbar
Ms. Ramani has allegedly accused Mr. Akbar of sexually assaulting women journalists.
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Murray undergoes hip surgery in London
Former world number one Andy Murray has undergone a hip resurfacing surgery in London, the 31-year-old Scot said on Tuesday.Murray has struggled to re
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The best of both worlds
A much-improved, more comfortable and efficient version of Toyota’s hybrid luxury sedan
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Government run by a dynasty cannot serve the people: Amit Shah
BJP president Amit Shah on Tuesday mocked Priyanka Gandhi for becoming the AICC general secretary of Uttar Pradesh East and said a government run by
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‘Car journeys are very relaxing for me’
Classical singer Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar on why he never employs a driver as he prefers to take the wheel himself
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BJP allies in Northeast join hands against Citizenship Bill
Ten regional political parties of the Northeast, including eight members of an anti-Congress forum led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Tuesday reso
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Lessons to combat misinformation online
Satyameva Jayate is aimed at creating awareness among schoolchildren on enlightened Internet use
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BJP allies in Northeast join hands against Citizenship Bill
Ten regional political parties of the Northeast, including eight members of an anti-Congress forum led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Tuesday reso
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Missed an ace?
US-based motorcycle brand Cleveland CycleWerks débuted in India with Cleveland Ace Deluxe. Its first offering needs improvement in refinement and quality
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Bushtops, Princess Anabel and Pablo catch the eye
Bushtops, Princess Anabel and Pablo caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday (Jan.29) morning.Inner sand.600m: Hexahedron (A.Gai
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Full Moon, Rafa, Le Marc, Cuban and Royal Sceptre please
Full Moon, Rafa, Le Marc, Cuban and Royal Sceptre pleased when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (Jan 29).Inner sand:1000m: Spiritous
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Court summons Priya Ramani in defamation case by M.J. Akbar
Ms. Ramani has allegedly accused Mr. Akbar of sexually assaulting women journalists.
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Murray undergoes hip surgery in London
Former world number one Andy Murray has undergone a hip resurfacing surgery in London, the 31-year-old Scot said on Tuesday.Murray has struggled to re
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The best of both worlds
A much-improved, more comfortable and efficient version of Toyota’s hybrid luxury sedan
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Government run by a dynasty cannot serve the people: Amit Shah
BJP president Amit Shah on Tuesday mocked Priyanka Gandhi for becoming the AICC general secretary of Uttar Pradesh East and said a government run by
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‘Car journeys are very relaxing for me’
Classical singer Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar on why he never employs a driver as he prefers to take the wheel himself
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Sensex, Nifty end lower on mixed global cues
“Market is not completely out of the wood as volatility may extend in the coming days.”
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History lessons about Madras High Court
A talk on British architect Henry Irwin and a heritage walk around the Madras High Court that he helped design
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British MPs back baby leave proxy voting
British parliamentarians have approved a year-long trial of proxy voting for MPs on parental leave from Tuesday.The MPs have been discussing the idea
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‘I understood and found my own little methods of acting,’ says actor Nidhhi Agerwal
‘Mr Majnu’ heroine Nidhhi Agerwal is pleased with the amount of attention she enjoyed in the film
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Gold prices rise by ₹100 at ₹33,750/10 gm on firm trend overseas
Extending its gains, gold prices on Tuesday rose by ₹100 to ₹33,750 per 10 gram at the bullion market here, tracking a firm trend overseas, according
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George Fernandes: a life in pictures
George Fernandes, who was Defence Minister in the Vajpayee government, passed away on January 29, 2019 in New Delhi, aged 88. Here's a look at his eve
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The Forest Man of India in Coimbatore
Jadav Payeng, who raised a forest on a dry sandbed in Assam, was in the city to inaugurate an afforestation initiative
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How to live together as man and wildlife
Without a spiritually-oriented approach to nature conservation and habitat preservation, the human species will continue to put both agricultural land as well as forest land under pressure.
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George Fernandes: The ‘Giant Killer’ who straddled multiple identities
George Fernandes, the fiery trade union leader and former Union Minister, passed away on Tuesday.
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The way you place orders at these restaurants are now multifaceted
The need to make communication inclusive have made restaurants design booklets to help diners communicate with their speech and hearing-impaired staff
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These films have stolen hearts with dacoits
Actors and filmmakers alike have always been fascinated with this unique brand of ‘banditry’, real or fictional
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Gear up for the friendship rally
Partner with a visually-impaired navigator and drive your way to the finish line
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NASA solar probe begins second orbit of Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has begun its second orbit of the Sun and is on track for its closest approach to our star, the U.S. space agency said. Jus
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A journey we walk together
The second edition of India Heritage Walk Festival seeks to take forward the idea of participatory heritage conservation
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Pakistan's Supreme Court rejects challenge to Asia Bibi acquittal in blasphemy case
This potentially paves the way for Asia Bibi to leave Pakistan and seek asylum in any other country.
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Odisha govt. not allowing implementation of central schemes, alleges Amit Shah
Making a veiled attack on the Odia-speaking ability of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the BJP chief says the next Chief Minister should be an Odia-speaking leader.
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Sandhya Raman: Lending a helping hand
Textile revivalist Sandhya Raman tells us how she is striking a balance between traditional crafts and contemporary tastes in her latest collection
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Curry, Warriors dump Pacers for 11th win in a row; Mandhana stars as Indian women clinch series
Not in the mood to go through the sports news in detail, but can’t quite get yourself to do away with it either? Here’s what we have to offer: read on to get a summary of all the main sports events.
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How to live together as man and wildlife
Without a spiritually-oriented approach to nature conservation and habitat preservation, the human species will continue to put both agricultural land as well as forest land under pressure.
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How the rupee strengthened against the U.S. dollar
The rupee strengthened by 19 paise to reach 70.98 against the dollar on Monday at the interbank forex market.A recent report by CARE ratings analyses
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India strong World Cup contenders, but let’s not weigh the team down with the pressure of expectations
Cricket is a funny game. How often have we heard that. And when the stakes are high and the tournament as big as the World Cup, things could often become unpredictably hilarious for some, a....
What is a playground?
“Playing on the swings, years of ‘Lock and Key’, Running and catching, games of our fantasy! On the roads and playgrounds, for all to see… Where has it all gone, nothing but dust in the....
Netflix to start new series ‘Delhi Crime’ based on 2012 Delhi gang rape
The seven-episode series directed by Indo-Canadian filmmaker Richie Mehta will premiere on March 22
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Now, calls to include Chin refugees from Myanmar in Citizenship Bill
Eight organisations of the Chakma community, on Tuesday, submitted a memorandum to the Ministry of Home Affairs seeking the inclusion of Chin refugee
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Stop fake cheques with digitally signed QR codes
It may sound ironic that we are talking about cheque fraud in an era of digital payments, yet this problem is very real and a growing menace in India and across the world. As per....
Andhra farmer chooses death over debt: The agricultural crisis in india
It is a well known fact that Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for more than half of India’s population. According to the 2011 census, a total of approximately 263 million people work in....
Priyanka – a Brahmastra or a dud missile?
“Obvious power was too dangerous…but the relinquishing of power was dangerous in itself” – Mario Puzo in The Last Don. Very few people can understand the dynamics of power better than Rahul Gandhi who once....
How ‘Bollywood’ can make you connect across cultures
As the protagonist slithers the throat of a villain in cold blood, a crowd full of Indian students, erupts in claps. Am watching a film on surgical strikes in a multiplex in New Zealand and....
Bill Gates’ burger and fries spiritual diet
Bill Gates standing in line just like an ordinary guy for burger and fries. Apart from making us crave junk food, it shows how money can also create a man unaffected by its grip or....
Rahul’s minimum income promise: Economic prudence should not be sacrificed at the altar of populism
In a big announcement, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has promised to roll out a nationwide guaranteed minimum income scheme for the poor should his party come to power after the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. He....
A serial offender: Government should note, CBI’s investigative adventurism mars several cases not just one
The Central Bureau of Investigation continues to make headlines for the wrong reasons. Soon after it booked Chanda Kochhar, former head of ICICI Bank, on charge of criminal conspiracy in connection with disbursal of a....
On razor’s edge: Being an advertiser is tricky, the customer is that uncle and also his daughter 😜
My first experience with Gillette razors was when i stole my dad’s to shave my legs. This was a very long time ago – an era when the twin blade was a technological breakthrough. Who....
Missing women: Falling sex ratios at birth must be reversed, they will have huge social and economic costs
In what raises serious concerns about India’s gender imbalance, data collated by the office of the Registrar General of India indicate a downward trend in sex ratio at birth. Even more worrying is a dramatic....
Upgrade your thoughts, sculpt your future
By Jaya Row Nobody can predict your future. Only you can create it, with your thoughts. One thought can change the pattern of your life. Sometimes society, nation, the whole world can transform with just....
Forster to Naipaul to Vishal Bhardwaj … the living bridge of UK-India literary links is unparalleled
Literature plays a special role in the life of a diplomat. When preparing to live overseas – in a place you might never have visited – losing oneself in a novel set in that country....
Towards an Afghan ceasefire: Is Taliban, with Pakistan behind it, virtually dictating terms to the US?
US special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad’s latest round of extended talks with Taliban representatives in Doha resulted in remarkable movement last week, pregnant with positivity for the long-suffering country but also of possible....
It is time to introduce pre-filled I-T returns
The Income-tax department’s ‘Project Insight’ (or deep dive data analytics) seems to be paying dividends. Over the past few weeks, Zenobia Aunty has got several emails from readers lamenting that they have to pay more....
What can Donald Trump learn from the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
The Left-wing vs the Right-wing narrative will turn a little more violent, as we soon enter the new decade. But, the citizens of the country should never be the victims of this war. Donald Trump,....
Rahul Gandhi meets Manohar Parrikar at Goa Assembly complex
“It was a courtesy visit to enquire about Parrikar’s health," says Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar.
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India vs New Zealand: Mandhana stars again in Indian women’s series-clinching win
Opener Smriti Mandhana led the chase for India with familiar panache after a feisty bowling performance that steered the side to a series-clinching
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I-T dept raids Saravana Stores, two realty firms in Tamil Nadu
The Income Tax (I-T) department on Tuesday conducted searches on premises belonging to a real estate firms G-Square and Lotus Group, and retail firm S
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Asia Bibi blasphemy case: Pakistan SC to decide on allowing review plea against acquittal
Pakistan’s Supreme Court is set to decide on Tuesday whether to allow an appeal against the acquittal of a Christian woman who was on death row for e
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I-T dept. confiscated benami assets worth ₹6,900 crore under anti-benami law
The Income Tax Department has confiscated assets worth ₹6,900 crore till now as part of its action under the anti-benami transactions law, the agency
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Fellowship hike will be announced today or tomorrow: VijayRaghavan
“Glitches can come from issues at any of the steps in the pathways and a mechanism to monitor and correct is being put in place by DST”
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Samsung dials ‘M’ to take on Xiaomi
South Korean tech giant Samsung on Monday launched its Galaxy M smartphones in the country, a series that has been designed to ground up in India, a
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India face South Africa in 2020 men’s World T20 opening match
ICC releases schedule for the tournament to be held in Australia
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Apple to patch privacy bug in FaceTime video-calling feature
An iPhone user placing a call using Apple's FaceTime video-calling feature was able to hear audio from the recipient's phone even if the recipient has not yet picked up the call.
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Student exchange programmes are a big hit in Hyderabad
Having to eat just lettuce for dinner to overcoming animal phobia, teenagers on student exchange programmes are but wiser
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Ayodhya: Centre moves SC seeking nod to return 67-acre land to original owners
In a fresh plea, the Centre said it had acquired 67 acres of land around the 2.77 acre disputed Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid site
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On magic and social cues
Did you know there’s an intelligence out there in the form of understanding your demographics?
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US-China trade war: Market starts on a volatile note
Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, ITC, Tata Motors, and Bharti Airtel were the top gainers
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Honour for Carnatic musician
Veteran vocal and violin exponent Karaikudi M.S.Mani was presented with the annual ‘TCM Lifetime Achievement Award’ given away by the Tiruchi Carnatic
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Rupee slips 12 paise to 71.22 against USD in early trade
Forex traders said strengthening US dollar against some currencies overseas weighed on the local unit.
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Tornado hits Cuba; 4 dead, nearly 200 injured
The twister was the strongest to hit Cuba in nearly 80 years
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George Fernandes no more: he was a champion of democracy, says President Ramnath Kovind
Former Defence Minister in the Vajpayee government George Fernandes passed away on Tuesday in New Delhi, according to family members. He was 88.Prime
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Syria and Iran sign 'strategic' economic agreement
The new agreements come against the backdrop of fresh US sanctions against Iran
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Women’s World T20 2020: Hosts Australia to take on India in opening game
The tournament will start on February 21 and culminate at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 8, also International Women's Day
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A junction in need of traffic regulation
It remains chaotic with haphazard movement of vehicles throughout the day, particularly during peak hours
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15 kids injured as school bus falls off culvert
Vehicle was carrying 70 students; probe ordered
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CID to speed up probe in Abhaya, Akshaya Gold scams
Top official representing both firms arrested recently
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ISRO’s expo of space missions a big draw in Machilipatnam
Replicas of PSLV, GSLV and Chandrayaan among the models on display
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Parties come up with catchy slogans in run-up to elections
Telugu Desam Party ahead in the campaign with its slogan ‘Babu malli meere raavali’
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Our combine will come up with long-term plans: Raghavulu
‘Seat-sharing talks will be held in mid-February’
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Polavaram project trialrun on May 30: CM
Full scale release of water in first week of June, he says
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BJP ‘bus yatra’ gets organising panels
Sops to BCs an election stunt, it says
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Still regretting floating Telugu Desam: Nadendla
‘BCs will not believe Naidu’s promises ‘
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Naidu made AP a haven for corruption, says CPI leader
We will contest polls in alliance with Jana Sena, he says
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‘Chalo Kathipudi’: Kapu leaders making arrangements
To press for categorisation of community under the BC ‘F’
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Fire breaks out at steel plant again, worker suffers injuries
This is the third mishap at VSP in less than a fortnight
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Monday, January 28, 2019
For Congress, OROP means ‘only Rahul, only Priyanka’: Amit Shah
No one cared for soldiers for over 70 years, when the Modi government came to power, it implemented the OROP, he added.
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The journey homeward, through music
Finding Home, a musical performance, attempted to trace the ever-shifting definitions of the word
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Rahul Gandhi promises minimum income guarantee to poor if Congress returns to power
Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling BJP of trying to create two Indias.
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Music is my religion, says maestro Ilaiyaraaja
As he gears up for his upcoming concert in the city, Ilaiyaraaja takes us through his composing process and how his orchestra contributes to his musical magic
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Thailand, Pioneer and Walk On By show out
Thailand, Pioneer and Walk On By showed out when the horses were exercised here on Monday (Jan.28) morning.Inner sand.600m: Doubledown (Gagandeep) 40
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Psychic Force pleases
Psychic Force pleased when the horses were exercised here on Monday morning (Jan 28)Outer sand: 600m: Scintilla (Darshan) 45.5. Easy. 1000m: Star App
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The faces of strength
Photographer CP Satyajit captures the physical power that comes with a labour-intensive way of life
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Artist sets record with 250-feet artwork
Artist Jayakumar VS’ record-setting 250-foot artwork is a tapestry of the different cultures in Kerala
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Singapore says American working with the Ministry leaked 14,200 HIV records
Singapore’s Health Ministry has accused an American of stealing and leaking the records of 14,200 people infected with HIV, the virus that causes AID
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Oakley’s Prizm lens tech: Catcher in the eye
Oakley’s latest in highly specialised lenses are lifestyle-altering
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Greece to issue 5-year bond “in near future” - bourse filing
Greece will return to bond markets with a five-year issue “in the near future, subject to market conditions”, authorities said on Monday.The sovereig
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New Zealand recalls Neesham, Astle for final two ODI against India
Neesham returns to the side to replace all-rounder Doug Bracewell, while Astle comes in for Ish Sodhi as the leg-spinner.
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Why are mirrorless cameras snaps ahead of the game?
The world is falling in love with mirrorless cameras for their on-the-go portability and increasingly superior shooting quality. So what’s the big deal with these little gadgets?
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Tata Steel chess: Anand finishes joint third after drawing with Gujrathi
Carlsen expectedly won the event after drawing rather easily with Anish Giri of Holland in the final round.
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Sensex cracks over 368 points; banking, auto stocks drag
The NSE Nifty tumbled 119 points to end at 10,661.55 amid weak global cues.
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I was not even 10 per cent of Shubman Gill when I was 19, says Kohli
Kane Williamson said a strong India is actually teaching them hard lessons in the five-match series.
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A rainbow on my bottle
The Colour Company takes used old bottles and turns them into pieces of home decor
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Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy threatens to quit upset over Somashekhar’s statements
Mr. Somashekhar has apologised for his statement critical of the coalition government.
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A different kind of hell
Anantya Tantrist lands up in a disconcertingly bland 2D heaven that the gods are desperate to escape
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The Scandinavian saga continues
The mid-season opener of ‘Vikings’ follows the further fortunes of Ragnar’s sons, friends and enemies
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Functional workhorse
The Dell Inspiron 7572 gold edition is a computing device that looks good and finishes most tasks without hassles
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Flight of the living dead
From zombie-infested streets in the much-awaited Resident Evil 2 to the dangerous skies in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
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Printmaking works of IPEP 2018 display imprints worth the grit
Having just exhibited a range of works titled ‘Microcosm-Macrocosm’ at Hyderabad Literary Fest, curator for IPEP 2018 Lina Vincent stresses on a more-needed conversation around hands-on art
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Rev up your engines
These glorious automobiles get a chance to shine at the Vintage and Classic Car carnival on Republic day
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The saga continues
The mid-season opener of Vikings follows the further fortunes of Ragnar’s sons, friends and enemies
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Telling ‘her’ story
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni on revisiting the Ramayana from Sita’s perspective
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The business and magic of cinema
Did you know ‘Iqbal’ was first written as a short story? Or what made Richard Attenborough get a deeper understanding of Gandhi’s philosophy? HLF 2019 focussed on all this and more
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What’s the good word in Malayalam?
‘Nalla Vaakku’, a Facebook page, hosted by translator Prasanna Varma and daughter Krishna Anujan, crowd sources rarely-used or forgotten Malayalam words
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Why millets? And its health benefits
Millets were widely grown as fodder for out birds and animals until we realized its other health benefits. Since they can easily withstand dry and high temperature with less irrigation or electricity, therefore, less or....
When life throws you down, good financial planning can help you #BounceBack and move forward
Life as we know it can be very unpredictable. While all the modern day amenities and creature comforts have added a lot of convenience to our daily li
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Throne that inspired Milton
The Takht-e-Taoos, which contained the finest jewels of the Mughal empire, surpassed even the fabled throne of Solomon the Magnificent
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My medium is life: Mithu Sen
Multi-faceted artist Mithu Sen on the contours of performance art and how her practice emerges from in-between spaces of human experience
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Crystal-inspired drapes for the bride
Ahead of unveiling his bridal couture collection in Hyderabad, Amit Aggarwal discusses his penchant for experimental fashion
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Dominant India clinch series with two matches remaining; Juventus defeat Lazio 2-1 in Serie A
Not in the mood to go through the sports news in detail, but can’t quite get yourself to do away with it either? Here’s what we have to offer: read on to get a summary of all the main sports events.
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NDFB chief Ranjan Daimary, 14 others convicted in 2008 Assam serial blasts case
National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) chief Ranjan Daimary and 14 others were on Monday convicted by a CBI Special Court in the 2008 case of se
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Of films and sport
Not many today would know PA Thomas, but once upon a time, in the 1950s and 60s, he cast a spell on the silver screen as hero and villain in many film
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From a FEMALE perspective
Filmmaker Leena Yadav talks about her films, exploring new mediums and women in cinema
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What’s the good word in Malayalam?
‘Nalla Vaakku’, a Facebook page, hosted by translator Prasanna Varma and daughter Krishna Anujan, crowd sources rarely-used or forgotten Malayalam words
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ART CATALOGUE
Why the city lends itself to big ticket art
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Undefeated Pujara takes Saurashtra to Ranji Trophy final
Saurashtra will now meet defending champions Vidarbha from February 3-7 in Jaipur
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Ex-Starbucks chief wants to run for President as Independent
Former Starbucks Chief Executive Howard Schultz has said he was preparing to launch an independent campaign for the 2020 US Presidential race, the me
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Plating up in style
Dig into new flavours and dishes at this Australian food promotion, led by guest chef Raphael
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Rayudu suspended from bowling in international cricket
Ambati Rayudu opted against getting his suspect action tested within the stipulated 14-day period
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My robot surgeon: The past, present and future of surgical bots
As robots used for surgeries become increasingly common, we trace the journey in India
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Alchemist case: ED attaches ₹ 239 crore assets
The ED initiated the investigation on the basis of a prosecution complaint filed by SEBI against the company and its directors in March 2016
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Why everybody loves a good grama sabha
Fifteen summers ago, I got myself invited to “Thailapuram thottam,’ the famous farmhouse of PMK leader S Ramadoss. ‘Doctor Ayya’ treated me to a sumptuous lunch cooked entirely with produce from the sprawling farm on....
The Chinese Year of the Pig could help rehabilitate a much-maligned animal: Why Porky needn’t be such a swine after all 😊
Much before being cast as the villians of the peace for declaring that all animals are equal, but some are more equal than others, in Orwell’s anti-Communist allegory, pigs have been in the bad books....
Australian Open: Big three still rule in men’s draw, but Naomi Osaka is the new star in women’s tennis
With the 2019 Australian Open closing out, tennis has again had a great fortnight. In the men’s singles division, it was World No.1 Novak Djokovic who took the Australian crown, beating his Spanish rival Rafael....
Calling wife prostitute is grave provocation- some ruminations
Last week a Supreme Court bench of Justices Mohan M Shantanagoudar and Dinesh Maheshwari ruled that a husband calling his wife a prostitute would amount to grave provocation. The court was hearing an appeal in Nawaz v. State,....
Now, deck up your homes with Prime Minister’s gifts
If you want to own an original piece of Indian history, then this is your chance. Visitors from across the city on Sunday and Monday thronged the National Gallery of Modern Art where mementos gifted....
Choosing the right etiquette for children
I’d like to begin this article with an important caveat. There are hundreds of listicles and write-ups that talk in detail about various aspects of etiquette that our children should be made to inculcate. They....
The art of negotiation
So far no body is sneezing from the camel hair runner in my hallway which does make me wonder if it is a synthetic rug made in China. The camel hair and wool runner, along....
The definitive guide to politicians’ homams
I am told deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam performed a homam at his office on Sunday morning. That’s nothing surprising. With elections round the corner, homams and other pujas are bound to take up much....
Congress: Going all in?
There was a looming inevitability about it, but now that it has happened, questions abound. Does the entry of Priyanka Gandhi into the arena of formal politics cause more excitement in media rather than deliver....
Shaadi politics: Sometimes spelt as shady politics – polls ahead so the political wedding season begins 😜
With the end of winter, the wedding season is coming to an end. But the wedding season among politicians is only just beginning. With elections ahead it is the season of shaadi politics, which is....
Avoid a fudge: Budgets tend to understate deficits which leads to a fresh set of problems
On Friday this Modi government will present its last budget. Thus far the government has presented five budgets, a sufficient number to identify an important feature. This happens to be a common thread running through....
Yoga is for mind, benefit to body is incidental
By Hasmukh Adhia Most people think of yoga as asanas only – as physical exercise. Some think of yoga as postures and breathing exercise. Few know of yoga as a meditation technique. Yoga is really....
The house that reflects America: United in its diversity, the best of the country is yet to come
The American pledge of allegiance vows fealty to “one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”. Implicit in this oath, which was conceived in 1892 and adopted in 1942, the American Republic....
‘It is absolutely wrong to say Modi government has taken away from HAL and given it to the brother of somebody’
Facing opposition onslaught on the Rafale deal, Union defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly defended the Modi government. She speaks to Shanmughasundaram J about how the air force had been kept in the loop all....
Give us an upgrade: India’s e-waste problem has long outgrown the informal sector’s capacity to manage it
Mobile phones are ubiquitous in India, a necessary requirement to carry out everyday tasks such as banking and identity verification. There is a flip side to this convenience. Disposing e-waste (electronic and electrical items) is....
Vidya Balan to make Tamil debut with ‘Pink’ remake
Actor Vidya Balan, last seen on screen in Telugu film NTR Kathanayakudu, will be making her Tamil debut via upcoming yet-untitled Tamil remake of Ami
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Ewen Chatfield, former New Zealand fast bowler quits club cricket at 68
After a forgettable farewell, he jokingly suggests a headline for his own (non) performance
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Tata Steel signs pact with Beijing firm to divest majority stake in its South East Asia business
Tata Steel Global Holdings Pte Ltd (TSGH), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Steel, has executed definite pacts with HBIS Group Co Ltd contr
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Film festivals are a blessing: Director Ram on ‘Peranbu’
Director Ram opens up on dealing with a complicated father-daughter relationship in Peranbu, starring Mammootty
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NASA's Opportunity rover might have ‘died’ on Mars
NASA’s Mars Opportunity rover that went into hibernation last June after a massive dust storm blocked sunlight from reaching its solar panels to gene
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Indian woman youngest to cycle around the world
Vedangi Kulkarni on how she rode a bicycle, alone, through temperatures as low as -20°C and as high as 37°C, all in 159 days
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Haryana girls take away trophy at national kabaddi tournament
The girl’s kabaddi team from Haryana emerged victorious by trouncing the Uttar Pradesh team in the finals of the U-14 girls national 64th kabaddi tour
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Cases against Dalit activist: Forum wants President’s intervention
Criticising the Maharashtra government for implicating Dalit intellectual, writer, and activist Anand Teltumbde in “false cases”, Forum for Secular De
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Bhopal gas tragedy: SC to hear in April Centre’s plea for enhanced compensation
The Union government has filed a curative petition seeking additional ₹7,844 crore from Union Carbide and other firms for paying compensation to the victims.
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Notes from Lansdowne
Home to an army cantonment, it has mixed links with history, dating from as late as the Raj era when it nested a unit of the British army
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FPI outflows at nearly Rs 6,000 crore in January
Foreign investors have pulled out close to Rs. 6,000 crore so far from the Indian stock markets in January and experts believe this trend will continu
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Meet Carl Malamud, the man making public information open to the public
‘I really believe that information has become colonised’
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Beyond KonMarie
If the ‘spark joy’ method of decluttering, popularised by Marie Kondo, doesn’t quite grab you, we’ve got a bunch of books published over the last two years that may have you convinced to clear the clutter
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Cyclists create a Guinness World Record in Hubballi
1,235 of them pedal a 4-km stretch in a single line
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Five monkeys found dead in one day in Sagar taluk
Five monkeys were found dead in Sagar taluk on Sunday. Rajesh Suragihalli, District Health Officer, told The Hindu that while two monkeys were found d
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PLP outlay for Mysuru pegged at over ₹14,000 crore
The Potential Linked Credit Plan (PLP) for Mysuru district for 2019-20 has envisaged the scope for investment in various sectors at ₹14,444.37 crore.
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Seminar explores business opportunities in Malnad region
Farmers urged to supplement income through value addition
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Stakeholders expect Mysuru tourism to soar high with additional flights
The city has been linked to five new destinations under the Centre’s UDAN scheme
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Crossover to CrossFit
It’s high-intensity, but it will bring in a positive transformation for adults
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India Women aim to seal series against NZ in 2nd ODI
India thrashed New Zealand by nine wickets in the opening match
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SC seeks information on detention centres, foreigners detained there in Assam
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to provide it various details including number of functional detention centres in Assam and the number
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Asia Bibi’s lawyer returns home to fight her case
Mr. Malook went to the Netherlands last year due to “security concerns” when violence broke out soon after Bibi’s acquittal.
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Hardik shines on return, India restrict New Zealand to 243
Ross Taylor and Tom Latham make fifties for New Zealand
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U.S. envoy briefs Afghan officials on talks with the Taliban
The statement also claims the Taliban demanded from Mr. Khalilzad the withdrawal of all foreign troops from Afghanistan, but that there was no agreement on that.
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Activating chemical messengers
The regular practice of yoga can help those suffering from thyroid problems, by balancing the endocrine system, the main circuit for the secretion of hormones in our body
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Baby girl dies after falling from escalator at Metro station in Bengaluru
The baby slipped through the gap on the escalator at Srirampura Metro station and fell on the road below
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IRCTC scam: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu, wife and son
A Delhi court on Monday granted bail to RJD chief Lalu Prasad, his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav in the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
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Baked chips
Chips — of all flavours and colours — have been my one vice. In my battle with the bag, I wondered whether there was a healthier, but just as tasty, a
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Tidiness – The Piling Method
When I was young, my mother tidied everything, including the deepest recesses of my underwear drawer. I never lifted a finger, and she learnt all my s
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Food for beginners
Rujuta Diwekar tells us what to cook and how to encourage eating food (not junk) for our children
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Woman killed after being hit by motorcycle during foot march near Bengaluru
Renukamma was part of the Madhya Nishedha Andolana Karnataka foot march when she was hit in Nelamangala
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Japan PM vows to step up China ties but bolster defense
Abe said Japan-China relations have returned to “normal” since he visited Beijing in October and he now wants to further promote their cooperation in trade and other areas.
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The bittersweet story of aspartame
The serendipitous discovery of aspartame gave us a sugar substitute that is now used in foods and beverages. Despite being a popular artificial sweetener, aspartame continues to divide opinion. A.S.Ganesh explains aspartame’s discovery and the reasons behind why a cloud surrounds it constantly...
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Inter-church council warns of protest
Recruitment norms in Christian educational institutions
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Sensex dives 180 points in early trade
Falling for the second straight session, the equity benchmark BSE Sensex on Monday lost over 180 points in morning trade after intense selling pressu
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R-Day messages lay stress on secularism
Ministers caution against moves to disturb social harmony as State celebrates 70th Republic Day
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China jails prominent rights lawyer for 4-1/2 years for subversion
The verdict makes a “mockery” of Chinese President Xi Jinping's claims to champion the rule of law, Yaqiu Wang, a Hong Kong-based Human Rights Watch researcher said in a statement.
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Rupee rises 19 paise to 70.98 versus dollar in opening trade
The rupee on Friday weakened by 10 paise to close at 71.17 against the US dollar
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Screen Actors Guild awards, Pope Francis in Panama, and other news in pictures
9.45 a.m. Black Panther wins at Screen Actors Guild AwardsSuperhero movie “Black Panther,” a film heralded for its predominantly black cast and vibran
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Sunday, January 27, 2019
Breaking the convention with roof-top solar
Zolt Energy offers loans to set up solar panels on roof tops
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Budget may provide ₹4,000-cr capital infusion for PSU general insurers
The upcoming Budget may have a provision for ₹4,000-crore capital infusion for the public sector general insurance companies to shore up their capital
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Bhakti Bhavas
It is only fitting that Suka chooses to quote Narada’s narrative to Yudhishtira at the Rajasuya sacrifice when Sisupala attains Sayujya with Krishna a
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BusinessLine newspaper completes 25 years
Uniquely among media outlets, the paper offers quality investment advice based on in-house research
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Not murder if woman kills husband for calling her a prostitute: Supreme Court
It is not murder if a woman killed her husband for calling her and their daughters ‘prostitutes,’ the Supreme Court has held.A woman in Indian societ
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Birdwatchers flock to Odisha’s Chilika lake
A record one million migratory birds congregate for winter sojourn
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Oppn. may corner govt. over flood relief fund utilisation
House to discuss motion of thanks to Governor’s address from today
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Pakistan team arrives in India, to visit Chenab basin in Jammu and Kashmir
Since signing of the Indus Water Treaty, a total of 118 such tours on both the sides have been undertaken.
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NZ police issues funny warning regarding touring Indian cricket team
Tongue-in-cheek post on Facebook by Easter District Police after India hammered New Zealand in the first two ODIs
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YouTube says misleading clips won’t be promoted
The videos will remain on the platform
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Microplastic contamination found in groundwater
Scientists have found microplastics contaminating a groundwater source that accounts for 25% of the global drinking water supply.Microplastics are al
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State shifting to renewable energy resources: Minister
Open solar energy projects at Kuravilangadu panchayat
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Mizoram IAS officers seek action against protesters
Stopped from attending R-Day function,
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Night shifts may cause DNA damage: study
Working night shifts can damage a person’s DNA, increasing the risk of cancer as well as cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurodegenerative diseases, a
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Internet addiction spawns treatment programmes
At ‘reboot centres’, people are taught to moderate its use
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Patidar leader Hardik Patel marries childhood friend
Patidar leader Hardik Patel married Kinjal Parikh, his childhood friend, at Surendranagar district of Gujarat on Sunday. The simple marriage ceremony
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Top news of the day — SC cancels Jan 29 hearing on Ayodhya title suit, Djokovic beats Nadal to win 7th Australian Open, and more
Here are the important news stories of the day
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With harvest around, DPCs yet to open
Many small and marginal farmers have sold paddy to private merchants through middlemen
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CEOs suspend 24 striking teachers
Have received 10,000 applications for temporary posts
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Barks, bites, and a Republic
A popular photograph in one of today’s national dailies shows the feathered ones in the front two rows, gazing at the skies. Obviously, the ceremonial Indian fighter jets, spreading the three colours of the flag,....
Wizard of Oz: Djoker is king of Melbourne
In what turned out to be a relatively tame Australian Open men’s final, Novak Djokovic comprehensively beat Rafael Nadal (6-3, 6-2, 6-3) to win the first Grand Slam of the year a record seventh time.....
Sri Lanka’s new India-funded train flagged off
The train connects Colombo and the northern city of Kankesanthurai
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Cubbon Park toy train services stopped for a fortnight
Repairs will be carried out on the track, which is old
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Top news of the day — SC cancels Jan 29 hearing on Ayodhya title suit, Djokovic beats Nadal to win 7th Australian Open, and more
Here are the important news stories of the day
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Indian Pharaoh rules the Golconda Derby
Padmanabhan-trained Indian Pharaoh, ridden by David Allan, won the Golconda Derby Stakes, the third classic of the season here on Sunday (Jan. 27). T
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Many BU departments running with single faculty member
Currently, there is a freeze on recruitment
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Senkumar questions Padma award for Nambi Narayanan
Earns condemnation from Left leaders and Union Minister
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Uttar Pradesh Cabinet to hold meeting at Kumbh on January 29
After the meeting, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other Ministers are likely to take a dip in the Sangam.
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Brazil dam collapse: 40 dead, 300 missing
The collapse of a dam at an iron-ore mine complex in southeast Brazil has killed 40 people, with over 300 missing. The tailings dam owned by Brazili
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Risk of new dam burst forces 24,000 to evacuate homes in Brazil
Firefighters called for the evacuation to higher ground of some 24,000 people from the Brazilian town hit by deadly mud flow from an earlier mining d
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Ayodhya hearing on January 29 cancelled due to Justice Bobde's 'non-availability'
The notice has not mentioned a future date for hearing the Ayodhya case
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Statue of Unity: Crocodiles to be relocated for tourist safety
Crocodiles from two ponds near the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Narmada district are being relocated for the safety of tourists visiting the Sardar P
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PM lays foundation stone for AIIMS near Madurai
TN Chief Minister requests Centre for a new medical college in Ramanathapuram district
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Canada’s prime minister fires his ambassador to China
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fired Canada’s ambassador to China after the envoy said it would be “great” if the U.S. dropped its extradition request
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Now, Chidambaram slams CBI for targeting bankers
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on January 27 slammed the CBI for “indiscriminately targeting” some of the bankers, saying the agency has recei
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Hunt For Gold, King Khalil and Barack excel
Hunt For Gold, King Khalil and Barack excelled when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (Jan. 27) morning.Inner sand:600m: Awesome One (Yash) 39
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Game Changer
IIT Bombay’s low-cost device has helped hundreds own a tablet and be connected with the world, thanks to its affordability
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Be yourself at the test
The IAS interview is a test of one’s personality — prepare adequately, listen intently and answer relevantly
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At a crossroads
Do you feel uncertain of a career option? Do you lack the freedom to choose a subject that you really want to pursue? Do you always feel low on self-confidence? Are you constantly doubting yourself? A Q&A column to assuage your doubts.
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What’s the problem?
One of the driving forces of growth is the identification of problems and the search for solutions
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Doctor in the Caribbean
Studying at St. George’s University, Grenada, gives you an opportunity to get out of your comfort zone
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New rules, newer problems
According to the new rules of Anna University, students cannot appear for arrears in the next semester itself, but will have to wait one year. Some reactions
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Whiz kid in England
A perfect mix of ideal study spaces, cafes and food joints, the University of Sheffield offers the best of both worlds
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Solve this puzzle
Still figuring out what you want to do after Class X? Choose your subjects based on your likes and performance, and your choice of career
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Be positive
The Saksham Values Lab is a specially designed, in-school space dedicated to inculcation of values and character building for students.
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Does your opinion define you?
Most of the conflicts in life arise from the belief that one is always right, and this strong belief is rooted in opinions which may not always be true
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Break the silence
The term “fast-forwarding education” is a rather confusing collocation. When I was told that “Fast-forwarding Education: Making It Happen” is the topi
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Dominant Djokovic beats Nadal to win seventh Australian Open title
The peerless Serb broke the Spaniard five times while conceding only a single break point to clinch his 15th Grand Slam title and third in succession after winning Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.
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Train 18 named Vande Bharat Express: Piyush Goyal
Acknowledging its made-in-India status, the Indian Railways has named the indigenously manufactured Train 18 as Vande Bharat Express, Railway Ministe
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Saina claim Indonesia Masters after injured Marin limps out of final
Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal claimed her first BWF title in two years after three-time world champion Carolina Marin of Spain limped out of the Indonesi
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Bulandshahr violence: Slain cop’s phone found in house of key accused, says police
Some other phones were also found and all the phones have been sent to a forensic lab for finding more details like their call records
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ICICI Bank case: CBI transfers investigating officer
The CBI has transferred the investigating officer in the ICICI Bank case as its “discreet inquiry” suggested his role in leaking information related
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ICC hands Sarfaraz four-match ban for racist comments
Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been suspended for four matches over his racist comments against South Africa all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo, ICC
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Pinarayi’s flight from Kannur develops snags before take-off
The departure of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan from the Kannur International Airport to attend the inaugural function of the BPCL's Integrated Refi
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Bulandshahr violence: Slain cop’s phone found in house of key accused, says police
Some other phones were also found and all the phones have been sent to a forensic lab for finding more details like their call records
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ICICI Bank case: CBI transfers investigating officer
The CBI has transferred the investigating officer in the ICICI Bank case as its “discreet inquiry” suggested his role in leaking information related
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ICC hands Sarfaraz four-match ban for racist comments
Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been suspended for four matches over his racist comments against South Africa all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo, ICC
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What about Robert Vadra?
P, I am with you with you in each and every phase of your life, exclaimed Robert Vadra as news broke that his wife, Priyanka, had formally entered politics. But it is in precisely this...
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The lady at CST station
It was 2015, somewhere in July. I was in the second year of my post-grad, coming back to Mumbai after a short stay at home. The placement season was fast approaching; I was as excited....
Padma Shri for printmaker and photographer Jyoti Bhatt
Jyoti Bhatt is an Indian painter, printmaker, and photographer known for colourful works that combine a graphic sensibility with traditional Indian folk design, as well as an extensive archive of photographs of the Indian countryside.....
Looking for companionship in your mature years?
Be careful, but not scared, of striking a relationship in your older years. You have a good chance of striking gold! When you look for a partner in your older years, the stakes are much....
In 2014, it was the Chowkidar and Chaiwala. What will it be in 2019?
With some 100 days left for voters to begin the process of electing the next government, there is understandable interest in two facets of the contest. First, there is the number crunching that involves the....
Don’t slam the new quota, it may be more forward than you think
There hasn’t been much more than a half shout of protest since the 10% quota for the economically weak was announced about two weeks ago. No dissent by caste groups agitating for reservations that a....
Oxfam is wrong. Inequality plus growth is better
Oxfam’s annual Global Inequality Report once again bemoans growing inequality, and has again been criticised for methodological flaws. Forget the technicalities and see Oxfam’s India Equality report, 2018. This says inequality fell sharply in the....
‘Success is a journey not a destination – but towards what?’
‘Am I’ not an integral part of Nature? Why then ‘I am’ not a subject of study in schools? Isn’t it very surprising, if we think of it, that while scientists have been very busy....
Highlights of Republic Day parade
India on Saturday celebrated the 70th Republic Day with a grand military parade and exhibition of its history, cultural diversity and strategic weaponry at the Rajpath — the city’s centrepiece boulevard — in presence of thousands....
Yakshagana singer Agari Raghurama ‘bhagawatha’ passes away
Noted Yakshagana singer-cum-director ‘bhagawatha’ Agari Raghurama passed away here on Sunday. He was 83 and is survived by three sons and a daughter.
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Hamletian propensities
Certain kinds of human behaviour can be as weird as they are inexplicable. While such behaviour assumes a whiff of romantic acceptability in the realm
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A wife to a man, truly
How to embrace the fact of retirement and help with some home-making
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The banality of India
When Hannah Arendt witnessed the trial of Adolf Eichmann, the Nazi General, in Jerusalem, she was taken aback. Reporting for The New Yorker, she went
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Thousands of firms in Telangana face de-registration
Annual returns, balance sheets not filed
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Modi in Madurai: MDMK's Vaiko leads protest ahead of PM visit
He had earlier said the protest was meant to oppose the Central government’s schemes, which were “against the State’s interests”.
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Twin blasts at church kill seven in southern Philippines
A twin-bomb attack during a church service in the southern Philippines killed at least seven people and wounded 35, a military official said, days aft
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Explosion near cinema hits weeks after deadly Kenya attack
An explosive device went off outside a cinema in a busy part of Kenya’s capital, injuring two people, police said.One of those injured in the explosi
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Mission-Based Deployment transformed Navy as a Net Security Provider: ENC chief
He underscores the importance of information security
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Republic Day celebrated with fervour
The 70th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic zeal in the district on Saturday. The national flag was hoisted at the Armed Reserve Police Ground
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Government Museum creates awareness on protecting heritage structures
Plain papers and pens were distributed to the public at a counter put up near the Government Museum here on Saturday. They were asked to write or draw
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Patriotic spirit marks 70th R-Day celebrations across districts
Cultural programmes performed, District Collectors honour police personnel, freedom fighters
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‘Varsity’s job is to produce quality engineers’
Anna University Vice-Chancellor lists challenges and priorities before him
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Morning digest: India, Australia to ink fresh extradition pact, J&K Governor revokes order on zero stamp duty for women, and more
A select list of stories to read before you start your day
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Indian Pharaoh appears to have an edge
The Golconda Derby Stakes (2,400m), the third classic of the season to be run this afternoon (Jan. 27), wears an open look. Though the field has redu
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Many journalists barred from R-Day function in Srinagar
Security forces in Kashmir on Wednesday barred scores of journalists, including the international press, from covering the Republic Day function in ca
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J&K Governor revokes order on zero stamp duty for women
J&K governor Satya Pal Malik has revoked the widely-welcomed move of the previous government to impose zero stamp duty on the purchase of property
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India should encourage Taliban to shun violence: Menon
India should be clear about its role in Afghanistan and do whatever it can to encourage that the Taliban shun violent extremism and become mainstream,
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Oxford chooses ‘Nari Shakti’ as Hindi word of 2018
Oxford dictionaries on Saturday declared Nari Shakti as the Hindi word for the year 2018. The announcement was made during a session at the Jaipur Lit
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On the road to a PhD
In the bucket list of a doctoral scholar, some of the items are pretty daunting
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No substitute for local governance
Tamil Nadu has gone without elected bodies in urban and rural areas for over two years now. While there are arguments aplenty on how elected representatives haven’t delivered the goods in the past, there is no denying that local self-governments make a qualitative difference to the lives of people
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One hundred years of Silpi, the artist who painted like a sculptor
P.M. Srinivasan was a maestro in line drawing
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Jumbo under watch in his new home
Chinnathambi is said to be under control; radio collar configured to send signals of his location
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Hail the supermarket trolley
These shining, steely carts play a strong role in our lives by taking a load off our shoulders during shopping
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19th round of The Hindu Young World Quiz to kick off from Jan 29
The 19th edition of The Hindu Young World Quiz will be conducted across 17 cities from January 29 to March 5.The competition is open to students in tw
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A tale of three cities
The lessons of life from parents, from three lived experiences across India
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Anna varsity to frame new exam rules
Anna University will come out with new guidelines for examination reappearances with respect to the Regulation 2017. A press release issued by the Reg
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Sleepless in T. Nagar, thanks to construction
Pinjala Subramaniam Street residents complain of noise, dust pollution
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CIPET needs to create technology for producing biodegradable plastic: Venkaiah
“While plastics have a lot of advantages, it also has a negative impact, mainly on the sustenance of natural resources,” Vice-President Venkaiah Nai
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For these patients, an outing to remember
Institute of Mental Health inmates catch the sights on a half-day trip across the city
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On R-Day, awards handed out to bravehearts and policemen
Governor unfurls tricolour as scores of people crowd Marina to witness cultural programmes
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Saturday, January 26, 2019
Shipping rates slump in latest sign of economic slowdown
Baltic Dry Index has fallen by 47% since mid-2018
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China to step up economic stimulus in slowdown fight
Growth weakened to a 28-year low of 6.6% in 2018
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What about Robert Vadra?
P, I am with you with you in each and every phase of your life, exclaimed Robert Vadra as news broke that his wife, Priyanka, had formally entered politics. But it is in precisely this....
What makes maths so difficult for kids?
In June 2018, a Bengalurubased private educational research agency conducted a survey among parents across the country to find out which subject their children considered to be the most difficult. Not surprisingly, the answer from....
Why Indians should vote for PM Modi in 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi achievements in the last four-plus years have been stunningly significant for India. From foreign policy to schemes for the poor to infrastructure, India is today recognized as the fastest growing economy....